Determinants of Physical Spousal Abuse of Women During Pregnancy in Nigerian

Introduction           Physical spousal abuse towards pregnant women cuts across societies and classes in developed and developing countries of the world. It is a gross violation of human rights and has many far-reaching consequences for a woman and her fetus including serious social and health problems (Neuberger, 1992; Gazmararian, 1996; Valladares, 2002; American Medical Association, 1992).          Although the literature on this issue has grown in recent years, studies in developing countries and those using population-based data are scarce. In addition, previous studies Read more...